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Cygnus International School

India, Vadodara

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2022
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages English, German, Japanese, Hindi
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Cygnus International School in Vadodara offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for motivated coeducational day students. The campus follows an IB framework with six subject groups, three subjects at Standard Level and three at Higher Level, alongside the Diploma core components. Group 1 provides Language A: Language and Literature in English; Group 2 covers Language Acquisition with German Ab Initio and Japanese Ab Initio, plus Hindi B and German B at SL. Group 3 includes Economics and Business Management at SL/HL; Group 4 features Biology, Chemistry, Physics at SL/HL; Group 5 offers Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and Applications and Interpretations at SL/HL; Group 6 presents Visual Arts at SL. The Diploma core comprises Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and the Extended Essay (EE). The school is led by Head of School Ms. Kanchan Joshi, with IB Coordinator Ms. Urvashi Sharma, and founder leadership that emphasizes holistic development globally.

Motnath Mahadev Road, Harni, Vadodara - 390 022, Gujarat, India

The Essentials

Location
The school is located on Motnath Mahadev Road, Harni, Vadodara, Gujarat 390022, India. It sits in the Harni locality of Vadodara. The campus operates as a day school serving multiple stages from preschool through the IB Diploma Programme.

Stages
Preschool (Cheviot Kids, 3-5 years); Primary School (5-10 years); Middle School; Diploma Programme (IB DP).

Type
The school is coeducational and operates as a day school.

Country affiliation
India
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Cygnus International School is governed by the Jan Priya Trust. The Founder and Trustee is Mr. Harsh Vardhan Kanoria, Chairman of the Cheviot Group. The Head of School is Ms. Kanchan Joshi and the IB Diploma Programme is coordinated by Ms. Urvashi Sharma. Ms. Madhavi Agrawal is the founder of Cygnus World School, referenced in Cygnus leadership materials.
Fees
Application fees
- No published figure is available for an application or registration fee for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26.

Tuition fees (by year group / per term)
- No published schedule of tuition fees by year group, term, or annual totals is available for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26. There are no detailed per-term or per-grade tuition amounts published.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing schedule, instalment options, payment deadlines, late-payment penalties, or standard payment terms are available for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- There are no published boarding fees or published statements of boarding provision for 2026/27 or 2025/26. No separate boarding fee schedule is available.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, transport, books, activity fees, security deposit, annual charges, etc.)
- No published breakdown of additional charges (uniforms, transport, meals, books, activity or lab fees, refundable security deposits, annual maintenance or development charges) is available for 2026/27 or for 2025/26.

Refund information
- No published refund policy, conditions for refund of deposits or security, or refund timelines for withdrawal or cancellation for 2026/27 or for 2025/26 is available.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, online payment portals)
- No published information is available describing accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, online payment portal, or in-person payment) for 2026/27 or for 2025/26.

Summary statement:
- For each of the requested fee categories (application fees, detailed tuition by year and term, billing schedule, boarding fees, other costs, refund terms, and accepted payment methods) there are no published amounts or formal schedules available for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26.
Academics

Cygnus International School teaches IB (DP).

Curriculum
Cygnus International School is an Authorized IB World School for the Diploma Programme. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with six subject groups, with three subjects at Standard Level (SL) and three at Higher Level (HL), along with the core components. Group 1 is Language A: Language and Literature (English Language and Literature). Group 2 covers Language Acquisition, including German Ab Initio (SL Only), Japanese Ab Initio (SL Only), German B (SL), and Hindi B (SL/HL). Group 3 includes Individuals and Societies such as Business Management (SL/HL) and Economics (SL/HL). Group 4 covers Sciences: Biology (SL/HL), Chemistry (SL/HL), Physics (SL/HL). Group 5 covers Mathematics: Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches (SL/HL) and Mathematics - Applications and Interpretations (SL/HL). Group 6 covers Arts: Visual Arts (SL). The Diploma core includes Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and the Extended Essay (EE).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school integrates social and emotional development through the IB Diploma Programme's Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) core. CAS is designed to help students develop personally and socially. Cygnus International School supports a holistic development approach within a safe and inclusive environment. The school also promotes mental wellbeing through events such as World Mental Health Day.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an Inclusion Policy to support learners with diverse needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school uses English as the language of instruction for the Diploma Programme and offers additional languages: German Ab Initio, German B, Hindi B, and Japanese Ab Initio.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through health-focused initiatives and events, including World Mental Health Day and World Health Day activities.

Safeguarding
The physical and mental safety and well-being of the students is of paramount importance.
Parent Experience

History
Cygnus International School is located in Vadodara, Gujarat, and is an Authorized International Baccalaureate World School offering the Diploma Programme. The founder is Ms. Madhavi Agrawal, founder of Cygnus World School, who expanded Cygnus into a multidimensional institution for holistic learning. The Chairperson is Mr. Harsh Vardhan Kanoria, founder and trustee of the Jan Priya Trust, whose vision informs Cygnus' direction. The Head of School is Ms. Kanchan Joshi and the IB Diploma Coordinator is Ms. Urvashi Sharma.

Community
Cygnus aims to translate the young, aspirational, curious and enthusiastic minds of today into compassionate, empathetic, knowledgeable and balanced globally minded citizens of tomorrow. The school emphasizes a progressive, learner centric curriculum and gives equal emphasis to music, dance, art, culture, sports and community service. Safety and well‑being of students are paramount, and the Cygnus community works for a greener, cleaner and more environmentally friendly world. Learners are encouraged to respect every individual irrespective of race, ethnicity, colour, language, appearance, gender or sexuality.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is an Authorized IB World School for the Diploma Programme. Students choose one subject from each of the six groups, three subjects at Standard Level and three at Higher Level, along with the core elements and the core requirements of the IB Diploma Programme. A Group 6 subject in Arts is offered as Visual Arts at SL. The DP core includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and a Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) component.

Arts & Creative
Visual Arts is offered as Group 6 Arts (SL only). Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) is a core component of the IB Diploma Programme, and it covers creative pursuits such as art, music, drama, writing, and other creative activities.

Cultural & Language
English is offered as Group 1 Language A: Language and Literature (SL/HL). Group 2 Language Acquisition includes German Ab Initio (SL), Japanese Ab Initio (SL), German B (SL), and Hindi B (SL/HL).

Social & Hobbies
Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) provides opportunities to engage in creative activities, physical activity, and community involvement. Creativity involves expressive pursuits, Activity promotes a healthy lifestyle through sports or outdoor activities, and Service involves volunteering or community work.

Community & Service
CAS requires students to engage in community service or volunteer work as part of the IB Diploma Programme core.

Leadership & Professional
The school emphasizes leadership development through its vision that students should become leaders of tomorrow; the Chairperson's vision, the Founder's desk notes, and the Head of School's approach all advocate leadership and personal growth. The IB Diploma Programme coordinator encourages students to think big, challenge themselves, and become confident leaders and creative thinkers.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Activity focuses on physical activity and a healthy lifestyle as part of CAS, with opportunities for sports, outdoor activities, and fitness programs.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction in the Diploma Programme (Group 1: English Language and Literature, SL/HL). German Ab Initio and Japanese Ab Initio are available as Language Acquisition options (SL only). German B and Hindi B are offered (SL for German B; SL/HL for Hindi B). English, German, Japanese and Hindi are provided across Group 1 and Group 2 offerings.
Admissions

Admissions
Step I: Virtual Tour. Take an online tour of the school campus that allows you to get a look at the facilities and amenities offered. This is the first step in the admissions process. It provides a view of the campus environment for prospective families.

Step II: Inquiry Form. Enquire online for a detailed consultation on the next stages of enrollment customised to the age and requirements of your child. The inquiry form initiates communication with the admissions team. The consultation is tailored to the child's age and needs.

Step III: Admission Presentation. Once the enquiry form is received, the admissions team will contact you. Accordingly, you will be invited for a meeting where we help you understand the school culture followed by a Q&A session.

Step IV: Registration. After you've made the decision to admit your child to Cygnus International School, you will fill out the registration form.

Step V: Admission Interaction. For IBDP1 and IBDP2, after we receive the registration form the admission team will set-up a meeting for you and our team.

Step VI: Admission Offer. Assessing from the required documents and based on the seats available, we will confirm the admission and a formal offer letter will be shared with you via email by our team. Parents are required to confirm the acceptance and pay the fee within the stipulated time.

Step VII: Parent Orientation Program. During the beginning of the new academic year, the parents will be invited to attend an orientation program aimed to acquaint them with the guiding principles of IB and Cygnus International School.
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